Iowa Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Iowa fell 0.3 percentage points in April 2022 to 3.0%. The state unemployment rate was 0.6 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Iowa peaked in April 2020 at 10.5% and is now 7.5 percentage points lower. You can also see Iowa unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | April 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 3.6% | 0.0 | -2.4 |
| Iowa | 3.0% | -0.3 | -1.5 |
Note: All comparisons are made with April data as May state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Iowa, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Iowa Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Iowa peaked in April 2020 at 180,434. There are now 129,575 fewer people unemployed in the state. Iowa job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | April 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 50,859 | -4,730 | -23,939 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Iowa Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Iowa Unemployment Rate |
Iowa Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | 3.6% | — | — |
| April 2022 | 3.6% | 3.0% | 50,859 |
| March 2022 | 3.6% | 3.3% | 55,589 |
| February 2022 | 3.8% | 3.5% | 59,499 |
| January 2022 | 4.0% | 3.7% | 62,735 |
| December 2021 | 3.9% | 3.9% | 64,852 |
| November 2021 | 4.2% | 3.9% | 65,111 |
| October 2021 | 4.6% | 4.0% | 66,317 |
| September 2021 | 4.7% | 4.1% | 68,755 |
| August 2021 | 5.2% | 4.3% | 71,865 |
| July 2021 | 5.4% | 4.4% | 74,095 |
| June 2021 | 5.9% | 4.5% | 75,261 |
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